The Mini-Hoop Program provides the Exlporer aged member 6 to 9 years of age the opportunity to be involved in a structured, fun and competitive activity. This also presents the Staff the opportunity to introduce a wide range of skills from sportsmanship to teamwork. A unique element of he program is the introduction of a Health component and in the future a Guidance component. While two teams compete the remaining teams are actively involved in a health session with Health Director. The program has been extremely successful and popular with the parents as well as the members. Parents have become an important part of this program, volunteering to coach teams.